Not So Strong Finish

Ya, well...that never happened. Maybe next time.

Mint Digital

As you may or may not have noticed I haven't posted anything new for a few days. That's because I had an interview with a really interesting company called Mint Digital. They put together social networking sites centered around TV shows (although it could be applied to other things) using a platform they developed called BloomBox.

As it is now, there isn't much room for viewers to interact with television because, by itself, it isn't a very interactive medium. Right now it's limited mainly to voting online or by phone. What these sites will allow people to do is become part of the production of shows, which opens the door for many more possibilities than "vote one week, see it the next."

They all seemed like really nice people and it was interesting to see how they ran their office. I was interviewed by four people (separately) and it went really well, mostly because they were so easy going. Unfortunately there isn't a fairy-tale ending. The next day they sent me a very kind email to let me know I wasn't quite what they were looking. I suspect that there were more reasons than the one they gave but I appreciate that they kept it to one.

In the end, I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet them and I plan to apply some of their ideas to Farsk.

Tomorrow's To-Do's

Today was pretty good. I worked on my presentation all afternoon and I think it turned out pretty well. I might post a link after I finish having it proof read. I conquered the washing machine. And the rainy morning turned into a beautiful, clear afternoon. One of the contacts that the owners of Artifact-Software set me up with got in touch with me and his friend is going to give my CV to his boss. If I do find work, I still plan on applying for a web internship at The Design Museum once I know my availability. If that time falls towards the end of my stay instead of now that might even work out better. I don't have any expectations but I feel like everything is under control now and I should be happy however all of this turns out.

Tomorrow afternoon I'm going to The London Dungeons. I'm not exactly sure if it's a ride or a tour or something else but I booked my ticket on Sunday so I'm committed. You can try to find out more about it here http://www.thedungeons.com/ but their website doesn't seem to be too useful (an opportunity?). Tonight I had a disgusting amount of unflavoured rice for supper, I guess it was a little healthier than Best Chicken but my stomach still hurts.

The Design Museum

Timely procrastination forces creativity at the expense of deadlines.

I was working on a concept for my 'special' application for an internship at The Design Museum (www.designmuseum.org) all night. I was happy that I would have something wonderful to send off in the morning. Something SO wonderful they would call me up within the hour begging me to work for them for the rest my time here, all expenses paid. Sadly, when I 'woke up' around midnight and realized that I hadn't done anything, I forced myself to get started. About 10 minutes ago (2:30 AM) I had a much better idea so I'm going to call it a night. At least the hard part is done, all I have left is to actually do it. Actually, the hardest part will be not having a better idea and starting over again. If all else fails, I can apply with a normal cover letter and CV but I want to do this as much for the job as to prove (to myself) that I can express myself creatively.

As for letting all of you in on my plans for the future, that will be put off until (hint) I hear back from the museum, because I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. Until then, feel free to guess.